NY considers Medicaid for transgender surgery

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NY considers Medicaid for transgender surgery

http://www.chron.com/news/article/NY-considers-Medicaid-for-transgender-surgery-2195019.php
9/29/11

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A state Medicaid advisory group has proposed covering surgery and therapy for transgender New Yorkers, procedures currently excluded from the program that paid $53 billion last year for low-income residents' health care.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed a task force to overhaul the Medicaid system and cut costs. Its working group examining disparities in coverage is expected to decide next week where the transgender proposal fits on its list of priorities.